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B2 noun /pərˈsɪstəns/

persistence

persistance
Meaning
the quality of continuing steadily despite problems or difficulties
Example
His persistence finally paid off when he got the job.
Sa persistance a finalement payé lorsqu'il a obtenu le travail.
B2 noun /ˈplænər/

planner

planificateur
Meaning
a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks
Example
She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings.
Elle utilise un planificateur quotidien pour organiser ses réunions.
B2 noun ˌfoʊ.t̬oʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs

photosynthesis

photosynthèse
Meaning
The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.
Example
Plants depend on photosynthesis for survival.
Les plantes dependent de la photosynthese pour leur survie.
B2 noun, verb /ˈpɛdəl/

pedal

levier actionné par le pied
Meaning
A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.
Example
He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal.
Il appuya fort sur la pédale du vélo.
B2 noun /ˈpɜr.mə.nəns/

Permanence

permanence
Meaning
the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature
Example
The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.
La permanence du monument en pierre a impressionné tous les visiteurs.
B2 noun /ˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

Phobia

peur irrationnelle; aversion
Meaning
an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something
Example
She has a phobia of spiders.
Elle a une phobie des araignées.
B2 noun pɛsts

pests

insectes nuisibles, ravageurs
Meaning
Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.
Example
Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.
Les insectes nuisibles peuvent endommager les cultures et causer des maladies.
B2 noun prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti

prosperity

prospérité
Meaning
The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.
Example
The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.
Le pays a atteint une grande prospérité au cours de la dernière décennie.
B2 noun /ˈpjʊə.rɪ.ti/

Purity

pureté; propreté; liberté de contamination
Meaning
the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination
Example
The purity of the mountain water was remarkable.
La pureté de l'eau de montagne était remarquable.
B2 noun/verb /ˈpriːfɪks/

prefix

préfixe; ajouter quelque chose au début
Meaning
a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else
Example
Developers often prefix variables with an underscore.
Les développeurs préfixent souvent les variables avec un underscore.
B2 noun /prɒkˈsɪmɪti/

proximity

proximité
Meaning
Nearness in space, time, or relationship.
Example
The proximity of the school to her house made it convenient.
La proximité de l'école à sa maison l'a rendue pratique.
B2 noun ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

preservation

préservation
Meaning
The action of maintaining something in its original or existing state; protection from harm or damage.
Example
Proper preservation extends the lifespan of machinery.
Une bonne préservation prolonge la durée de vie des machines.
B2 noun /ˈpɛzənt/

peasant

paysan
Meaning
a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation
Example
The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk.
Le paysan a travaillé dur dans les champs du matin au soir.
B2 adjective /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

préliminaire; introductif; destiné à la préparation
Meaning
preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation
Example
She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.
Elle a suivi des cours préparatoires avant l'examen final.
B2 noun pərˈsweɪ.ʒən

persuasion

convaincre quelqu'un par la raison ou l'émotion
Meaning
The act of convincing someone to change their viewpoint through reasoning or emotion.
Example
Effective persuasion is key to a successful speech.
La persuasion efficace est la clé d'un discours réussi.
B2 noun /ˈpæn.ɪk/

Panic

panique
Meaning
sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety; a state of widespread fear and anxiety
Example
The fire alarm caused panic among the students.
L'alarme incendie a provoqué la panique parmi les étudiants.
B2 noun /ˈpɪt.ʃər/

Pitcher

cruche, pichet
Meaning
a large container with a handle and spout used for storing and pouring liquids
Example
The water pitcher on the table was filled with ice-cold lemonade.
Le pichet d'eau sur la table était rempli de limonade glacée.
B2 adverb /ˈpʌb.lɪk.li/

Publicly

publiquement; ouvertement;
Meaning
in a public manner; openly; for everyone to see or know
Example
The company publicly announced their new policy.
L'entreprise a annoncé publiquement sa nouvelle politique.
B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

prospérer
Meaning
to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters
Example
With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.
Avec du travail acharné et de la détermination, elle a réussi à prospérer dans sa carrière.
B2 noun /ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/

porridge

bouillie
Meaning
A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.
Example
She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.
Elle a mangé un bol de bouillie pour le petit déjeuner.
B2 verb /ˈpɒndər/

ponder

réfléchir profondément
Meaning
to think about something carefully
Example
She pondered over the meaning of the poem.
Elle a réfléchi profondément au sens du poème.
B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

accessoire
Meaning
an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up
Example
The actor forgot his prop on stage.
L'acteur a oublié son accessoire sur scène.
B2 adjective /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/

Privileged

privilégié
Meaning
having special advantages; favored; elite
Example
She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities.
Elle vient d'un milieu privilégié avec de nombreuses opportunités.
B2 noun pərˈsɛpʃən

perception

perception, compréhension
Meaning
The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses
Example
Our perception of the situation was shaped by our prior experiences.
Notre perception de la situation a été façonnée par nos expériences antérieures.
B2 adjective /poʊˈɛt.ɪk/

poetic

poétique
Meaning
having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative
Example
Her speech had a poetic rhythm that captivated the audience.
Son discours avait un rythme poétique qui captivait l'auditoire.
B2 verb prəˈlɔŋd

prolonged

prolongé
Meaning
Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.
Example
Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy.
La médecine moderne a prolongé l'espérance de vie.
B2 adjective /ˈpɑːr.ʃəl/

Partial

partiel; biaisé;
Meaning
incomplete; showing bias or prejudice
Example
The judge gave a partial decision in favor of the defendant.
Le juge a rendu une décision partielle en faveur du défendeur.
B2 noun ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm

patriotism

patriotisme
Meaning
The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
Example
Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.
Le Jour de la Victoire reflète le patriotisme de toute la nation.
B2 verb /pərˈsiːv/

perceive

percevoir
Meaning
to become aware of or understand something through the senses
Example
I perceive a change in his attitude.
Je perçois un changement dans son attitude.
B2 noun /ˈprɒs.pekts/

prospects

perspectives
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The prospects for growth look promising.
Les perspectives de croissance semblent prometteuses.
B2 noun /pledʒ/

Pledge

engagement; promesse; garantie;
Meaning
a solemn promise or undertaking; something given as security for a loan; a commitment or guarantee
Example
He made a pledge to donate money to charity.
Il a fait un engagement de donner de l'argent à la charité.
B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

tailler
Meaning
to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better
Example
Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.
Les jardiniers taillent les arbres au printemps pour favoriser la croissance.
B2 adjective /ˈpaʊərləs/

powerless

impuissant
Meaning
without ability, influence, or strength
Example
She felt powerless against the unfair system.
Elle se sentait impuissante contre le système injuste.
B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

punk
Meaning
a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes
Example
He’s always been into punk music and fashion.
Il a toujours été passionné par la musique punk et la mode.
B2 noun, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

premier ministre / principal
Meaning
the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank
Example
The French premier addressed the nation.
Le premier ministre français a adressé la nation.
B2 verb /pɔːˈtreɪ/

portray

dépeindre
Meaning
to describe or represent something or someone in a work of art or literature
Example
The novel portrays a vivid picture of life in the countryside.
Le roman dépeint une image vivante de la vie à la campagne.
B2 verb /pərˈsɪst/

persist

persister
Meaning
to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition
Example
She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French.
Elle a décidé de persister dans ses efforts pour apprendre le français.
B2 adjective /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/

Primitive

primitif; de base; brut; sous-développé; simple
Meaning
ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple
Example
The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.
La tribu utilise encore des outils primitifs pour chasser et cultiver.
B2 noun /ˈpetəl/

Petal

pétale
Meaning
One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla
Example
Each petal of the daisy was white with a yellow center.
Chaque pétale de la marguerite était blanc avec un centre jaune.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/

preferable

préférable
Meaning
more desirable or suitable; better than something else
Example
It is preferable to take the train rather than drive in heavy traffic.
Il est préférable de prendre le train plutôt que de conduire dans le trafic dense.
B2 adjective /prəˈspɛktɪv/

prospective

prospectif
Meaning
likely or expected to happen in the future; potential
Example
The company is meeting with prospective clients next week.
L'entreprise rencontrera des clients prospectifs la semaine prochaine.
B2 adjective /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/

phenomenal

phénoménal
Meaning
extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive
Example
The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.
L'équipe a obtenu un succès phénoménal dans le tournoi.
B2 adjective /ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/

post-war

d'après-guerre
Meaning
relating to the period after a war has ended
Example
The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years.
Le pays a connu une croissance rapide dans les années d'après-guerre.
B2 adjective + noun ˈpraɪməri əbˈdʒektɪv

primary objective

objectif principal
Meaning
The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.
Example
The primary objective of the event was to promote recycling.
L'objectif principal de l'événement était de promouvoir le recyclage.
B2 verb, noun, adjective /prɑːmpt/

prompt

inciter / rapide
Meaning
To cause someone to take action; done without delay.
Example
His speech prompted the audience to ask questions.
Son discours a incité le public à poser des questions.
B2 adjective /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

progressive

progressiste
Meaning
favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving
Example
She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.
Elle a des opinions progressistes sur la justice sociale et l'égalité.
B2 noun /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

proposition

proposition, plan
Meaning
A statement, idea, or plan put forward for consideration or discussion.
Example
The company made a business proposition to the investors.
L'entreprise a fait une proposition commerciale aux investisseurs.
B2 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

actuellement; bientôt; dans un moment
Meaning
at the present time; soon; in a little while
Example
The doctor will see you presently.
Le médecin vous verra bientôt.
B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

persévérance
Meaning
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
Example
His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.
Sa persévérance l'a aidé à réaliser ses rêves.
B2 noun/verb /preɪ/

prey

proie
Meaning
an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on
Example
Lions prey on zebras in the wild.
Les lions chassent les zèbres dans la nature.
B2 noun /ˈpɒm.ɪˌɡræn.ɪt/

Pomegranate

grenade
Meaning
a round fruit with thick red skin containing many small red seeds with juice
Example
The pomegranate seeds were sweet and refreshing.
Les graines de grenade étaient sucrées et rafraîchissantes.
B2 adjective /ˈpəʊstwɔːr/

postwar

d'après-guerre
Meaning
occurring or existing after a war
Example
The postwar period saw significant economic growth.
La période d'après-guerre a vu une croissance économique significative.
B2 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

pension
Meaning
a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability
Example
After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.
Après la retraite, il reçoit une pension mensuelle de l'entreprise.
B2 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

l'unité la plus petite d'une image ou d'un affichage numérique
Meaning
the smallest unit of a digital image or display
Example
The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.
L'image est floue car certains pixels sont manquants.
B2 adverb /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/

politically

politiquement
Meaning
in a way that relates to politics or government
Example
The country is politically divided between two major parties.
Le pays est politiquement divisé entre deux grands partis.
B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

en privé; de manière confidentielle
Meaning
in a private manner; without others present; confidentially
Example
She spoke to him privately about the matter.
Elle lui a parlé en privé de la question.
B2 noun /fɪˈzɪʃən/

physician

médecin
Meaning
a person qualified to practice medicine; a doctor
Example
The physician prescribed some medicine to treat the condition.
Le médecin a prescrit des médicaments pour traiter la condition.
B2 adjective /prəˈvɪʒənəl/

Provisional

provisoire
Meaning
arranged for the present; temporary; subject to later confirmation
Example
The provisional agreement will be reviewed next month.
L'accord provisoire sera révisé le mois prochain.
B2 noun /ˈpraɪ.vət ˈtuː.tər/

Private tutor

tuteur privé
Meaning
a teacher who gives individual instruction to a student outside of regular school
Example
The private tutor helped the student improve his math skills.
Le tuteur privé a aidé l'étudiant à améliorer ses compétences en mathématiques.
B2 adjective /ˈpoʊ.lər/

polar

polaire, relatif aux pôles
Meaning
relating to the North or South Pole; opposite in nature or character
Example
Penguins live in polar regions of the Earth.
Les pingouins vivent dans les régions polaires de la Terre.
B2 verb /poʊk/

poke

piquer
Meaning
to push or prod with a finger or pointed object
Example
Don't poke me with your finger.
Ne me pique pas avec ton doigt.
B2 noun, verb /ˈplɑːstər/

plaster

plâtre, réparer
Meaning
a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster
Example
The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth.
Les ouvriers ont plâtré les murs pour les rendre lisses.
B2 adverb /prɪˈzjuːməbli/

presumably

presumablement
Meaning
used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain
Example
Presumably, he forgot to send the email.
Précisément, il a oublié d'envoyer l'email.
B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

prévisible
Meaning
able to be predicted or foreseen
Example
His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.
Ses réactions étaient prévisibles en fonction de son comportement passé.
B2 adverb /pɪˈkju:.li.ə.li/

Peculiarly

de manière étrange; de manière inhabituelle
Meaning
in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic
Example
She dressed peculiarly for the formal dinner, wearing bright colors and unusual patterns.
Elle s'est habillée de manière particulière pour le dîner formel, portant des couleurs vives et des motifs inhabituels.
B2 noun /ˈpælət/

palette

palette
Meaning
a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art or design
Example
The artist mixed vibrant shades on her palette before starting the painting.
L'artiste a mélangé des teintes vibrantes sur sa palette avant de commencer la peinture.
B2 noun /ˈpriːmiəm/

premium

prime
Meaning
an amount of money paid regularly for an insurance policy; something of superior quality or value
Example
You need to pay your insurance premium every year.
Vous devez payer votre prime d'assurance chaque année.
B2 adjective /prɪˈzentəbl/

Presentable

présentable; convenable pour être vu en public
Meaning
neat and suitable for being seen in public; acceptable in appearance
Example
Make sure you look presentable for the job interview.
Assurez-vous de paraître présentable pour l'entretien d'embauche.
B2 noun /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Precaution

précaution
Meaning
an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening
Example
As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.
Comme précaution, nous devrions apporter de l'eau supplémentaire lors de la randonnée.
B2 noun /ˈpɜː.tʃəs.ɪŋ ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

purchasing power

pouvoir d'achat
Meaning
The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.
Example
Due to inflation, people's purchasing power has decreased.
En raison de l'inflation, le pouvoir d'achat des gens a diminué.
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

philosophe
Meaning
a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions
Example
Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.
Socrate était un philosophe célèbre de la Grèce antique.
B2 noun /pæd/

pad

bloc
Meaning
a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together
Example
He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.
Il a écrit son numéro de téléphone sur un bloc jaune.
B2 noun

Patriot

patriote
B2 verb /piːp/

peep

regarder furtivement
Meaning
to look quickly or secretly; to make a short high sound
Example
The child tried to peep through the keyhole.
L'enfant a essayé de regarder à travers le trou de serrure.
B2 adverb /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

predominantly

principalement
Meaning
mainly; for the most part
Example
The population in the city is predominantly young.
La population dans la ville est principalement jeune.
B2 noun /ˈpɔːt.fəʊ.li.əʊ/

portfolio

collection de travaux, échantillons ou liste de travaux
Meaning
A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise.
Example
His portfolio showcased his diverse range of skills.
Son portefeuille a montré la diversité de ses compétences.
B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.dɒks/

paradox

paradoxe
Meaning
A seemingly contradictory statement or situation that may be true; an apparent inconsistency.
Example
The paradox of freedom is that it requires rules.
Le paradoxe de la liberté est qu'il nécessite des règles.
B2 adjective ˈpeɪn.ləs

painless

sans douleur
Meaning
Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.
Example
Modern methods ensure painless treatment.
Les méthodes modernes assurent un traitement sans douleur.
B2 noun /ˈpred.ə.ses.ər/

Predecessor

prédécesseur
Meaning
a person who held a job or office before the current holder; something that came before another thing
Example
The new manager learned from his predecessor's mistakes.
Le nouveau manager a appris des erreurs de son prédécesseur.
B2 noun /ˈprɒvɪns/

province

province
Meaning
a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.
Example
The province is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes.
La province est connue pour son riche héritage culturel et ses paysages impressionnants.
B2 noun /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/

Peninsula

péninsule
Meaning
a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland
Example
The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia.
La péninsule coréenne est située en Asie de l'Est.
B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

percer
Meaning
to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object
Example
The arrow will pierce through the target.
La flèche percera la cible.
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

psychology

psychologie
Meaning
the scientific study of the mind and behavior
Example
Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.
La psychologie nous aide à comprendre comment les gens pensent et agissent.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

pipeline

pipeline
Meaning
a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported
Example
The company is building a new pipeline to transport natural gas.
L'entreprise construit un nouveau pipeline pour transporter du gaz naturel.
B2 noun /prəˈtɛktər/

protector

protecteur
Meaning
a person or thing that protects someone or something
Example
The dog was seen as the family's protector.
Le chien était considéré comme le protecteur de la famille.
B2 noun /ˈpref.ər.əns/

Preference

préférence
Meaning
a greater liking for one alternative over another or others
Example
She has a preference for classical music over pop music.
Elle a une préférence pour la musique classique plutôt que la musique pop.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.θən/

Python

python
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The python wrapped around its prey tightly.
Le python s'enroula autour de sa proie fermement.
B2 noun prəˈdʒɛk.ʃən

projection

projections de la voix
Meaning
The strength and range of voice when speaking.
Example
Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly.
Une projection appropriée garantit que chaque auditeur entend clairement.
B2 noun prəˈsiːdɪŋz

proceedings

procédures
Meaning
An event or a series of activities involving a formal or set procedure.
Example
The proceedings discussed language issues.
Les procédures ont discuté des problèmes de langue.
B2 noun /ˈplæn.tɪn/

Plantain

planteur
Meaning
a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating
Example
Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries.
Le plantain peut être frit, bouilli ou cuit au four, et c'est un aliment de base dans de nombreux pays tropicaux.
B2 noun /ˈpeɪtrən/

patron

mécène
Meaning
a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause
Example
The library is supported by generous patrons.
La bibliothèque est soutenue par des mécènes généreux.
B2 noun /pəˈtɪʃən/

petition

pétition
Meaning
a formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority about a cause
Example
They signed a petition to improve road safety in the area.
Ils ont signé une pétition pour améliorer la sécurité routière dans la région.
B2 noun pɪər ˈɪnfluəns

peer influence

influence des pairs
Meaning
The effect that members of a peer group have on each other, especially in terms of behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.
Example
Peer influence can shape juvenile behavior significantly.
L'influence des pairs peut façonner de manière significative le comportement des jeunes.
B2 noun /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

Prediction

prédiction
Meaning
a statement about what will happen in the future; a forecast
Example
The weather prediction says it will rain tomorrow.
La prédiction météorologique dit qu'il pleuvra demain.
B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

avantage
Meaning
A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.
Example
One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.
Un des avantages de travailler ici est le déjeuner gratuit chaque vendredi.
B2 noun /pætʃ/

Patch

pièce
Meaning
a small piece of material used to mend a hole; a small area of something different
Example
She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.
Elle a cousu une pièce sur le trou dans son jean.
B2 noun /pəˈræmɪtər/

parameter

paramètre
Meaning
a limit, boundary, or measurable factor that defines or determines something
Example
We need to set clear parameters for this project.
Nous devons définir des paramètres clairs pour ce projet.
B2 noun prəʊb

probe

sonde
Meaning
An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.
Example
The probe collected data from the planet's surface.
La sonde a collecté des données de la surface de la planète.
B2 adjective ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

préhistorique, avant les archives écrites
Meaning
Belonging to the time before written records.
Example
The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans.
L'ère préhistorique a été marquée par l'ascension des premiers humains.
B2 noun /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/

prosecution

poursuite
Meaning
The act of bringing a criminal charge against someone and pursuing legal action in court.
Example
The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.
L'accusation a présenté des preuves solides contre l'accusé.
B2 adjective /prəˈpoʊzd/

proposed

proposé
Meaning
suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion
Example
The proposed changes will improve the system.
Les changements proposés amélioreront le système.
B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

privilège
Meaning
a special right or advantage that only one person or group has
Example
It's a privilege to work with such talented people.
C'est un privilège de travailler avec des gens aussi talentueux.
B2 noun /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

passe-temps
Meaning
an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity
Example
Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.
Lire des livres est son passe-temps préféré pendant les week-ends.
B2 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

productif
Meaning
efficient; yielding good results; fruitful
Example
Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.
Travailler depuis chez moi m'a rendu plus productif que jamais.
B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

passionné
Meaning
showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief
Example
He is passionate about environmental conservation.
Il est passionné par la conservation de l'environnement.
B2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ə.bəl/

Payable

payable
Meaning
required to be paid; owed as a debt
Example
The amount is payable within thirty days of the invoice date.
Le montant est payable dans les trente jours suivant la date de la facture.
B2 noun /præŋk/

prank

blague
Meaning
A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.
Example
They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.
Ils ont joué une blague innocente avec leur ami pendant la fête.
B2 adjective ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv

proactive

proactif
Meaning
Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.
Example
Proactive strategies are needed to combat scarcity.
Des stratégies proactives sont nécessaires pour lutter contre la rareté.
B2 noun /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

prescription

ordonnance
Meaning
A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.
Example
The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.
Le médecin lui a donné une ordonnance pour des antibiotiques.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

Piracy

piraterie
Meaning
the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material
Example
Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually.
Le piratage de logiciels coute des milliards de dollars aux entreprises chaque annee.
B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tɪ.klz/

particles

particules
Meaning
Minute portions of matter.
Example
PM2.5 particles harm respiratory health.
Les particules PM2.5 nuisent à la santé respiratoire.
B2 noun /prəˈtɛstər/

protester

manifestant
Meaning
a person who takes part in a protest or demonstration
Example
The protester spoke passionately about the cause.
Le manifestant a parlé avec passion de la cause.
B2 adjective /ˈpæn.ɪ.ki/

Panicky

paniqué; anxieux et craintif
Meaning
feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful
Example
The crowd became panicky when the fire alarm sounded.
La foule est devenue paniquée lorsque l'alarme incendie a retenti.
B2 verb /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

prévaloir
Meaning
To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.
Example
Justice will always prevail over injustice.
La justice prévaudra toujours sur l'injustice.
B2 noun /ˈpleɪˌɔːf/

playoff

matchs pour déterminer le champion
Meaning
a series of games played to determine a champion among top teams
Example
The team qualified for the playoffs after a strong season.
L'équipe s'est qualifiée pour les playoffs après une saison forte.
B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

procureur
Meaning
a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases
Example
The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.
Le procureur a soutenu que le défendeur était coupable du crime.
B2 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

provoquer
Meaning
To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His words provoked a heated argument.
Ses mots ont provoqué une dispute enflammée.
B2 adjective /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Pending

en attente; non résolu; en cours
Meaning
awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed
Example
The application is still pending approval.
La demande est toujours en attente d'approbation.
B2 noun /ˌpʌɪ.əˈnɪr/

Pioneer

une personne qui est parmi les premières à explorer ou s'installer dans une nouvelle région; quelqu'un qui développe de nouvelles idées ou méthodes
Meaning
a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area; someone who develops new ideas or methods
Example
She was a pioneer in the field of computer science.
Elle était une pionnière dans le domaine de l'informatique.
B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk/

psychiatric

psychiatrique
Meaning
relating to mental illness or its treatment
Example
The psychiatric hospital provides care for those with severe conditions.
L'hôpital psychiatrique fournit des soins à ceux qui souffrent de troubles graves.
B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

pessimisme
Meaning
A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.
Example
Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.
Son pessimisme constant rendait difficile de rester optimiste.